Marine Corps Base Quantico
Quantico, Virginia · Marine Corps / Navy
MCB Quantico is home to the FBI Academy, the DEA Training Academy, Marine Corps officer training, and the Marine Corps Combat Development Command — the "Crossroads of the Marine Corps."
Quick Facts
Location
Quantico, VA
Branch
Marine Corps, Navy
MHA
Quantico/Woodbridge, VA
E-5 w/dep BAH
$2,955/mo
State Tax
4.8% (Virginia)
CONUS COLA
Eligible (moderate)
2026 BAH Rates — Quantico/Woodbridge, VA
Monthly rates. Source: DTMO 2026 BAH data. BAH is not taxable income.
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 (PVT/SR/Amn/Pvt) | $2,730 | $2,109 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $2,730 | $2,109 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $2,730 | $2,109 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $2,730 | $2,109 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $2,955 | $2,361 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $3,174 | $2,523 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $3,228 | $2,739 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $3,288 | $3,006 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $3,444 | $3,060 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $3,192 | $2,661 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $3,252 | $3,003 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $3,330 | $3,072 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $3,489 | $3,180 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,687 | $3,240 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $3,234 | $2,952 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $3,315 | $3,048 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $3,519 | $3,165 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,991 | $2,499 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $3,171 | $2,883 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $3,327 | $3,090 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,753 | $3,222 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $4,065 | $3,252 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $4,098 | $3,306 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $4,128 | $3,363 |
O-8, O-9, and O-10 receive the same BAH as O-7. Rates effective January 1, 2026.
How This Market Compares
E-5 w/dep BAH here
$2,955/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$968/mo
Quantico falls in the DC metro BAH zone with very high rates. The Northern Virginia market is expensive, but BAH at mid and senior grades provides meaningful purchasing power — particularly in Prince William County and Stafford.
Key Insights for Marine Corps Base Quantico
An E-5 with dependents receives $2,955/month BAH — or $35,460/year — to cover housing costs in the Quantico/Woodbridge, VA area.
Virginia taxes military base pay at approximately 4.8%. BAH and BAS remain tax-free at the federal and state level.
Members at Marine Corps Base Quantico are eligible for CONUS COLA — a monthly supplement for high-cost areas (National Capital Region, moderate tier). Confirm your exact rate with your finance office.
BAH is designed to cover median rental costs — not average or premium rents. Members living in above-median housing pay the difference out of pocket; those in below-median housing keep the surplus.
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Data Source & Disclaimer
BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.